Brisbane Roar’s hopes of forcing their way into the Westfield W-League Finals Series are over after a 3-1 defeat to Melbourne City on Sunday.

Needing to win to stay in top four contention, Roar fell 2-0 behind through goals from Marianna Tabain and Rebekah Stott either side of half-time.

Katrina Gorry pulled one back for the visitors but City sealed their victory courtesy of a second from Stott in stoppage time, ensuring Brisbane will miss the Westfield W-League Finals Series for only the second time in the club’s history.

“Over the next few days we will assess the season but quickly look forward to a positive future,” coach Mel Andreatta said after the match.

“As a group we are determined to build and plan for a successful Westfield W-League Season 10.”